Senior Live Events Technical Lead

Leeds City College; Leeds; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 35 days + bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

TOTUM card discounts

Travel discounts

Learning & development

Flexible/hybrid working

Job summary

Leeds Conservatoire seeks an experienced live events professional to join the Events Production Team as Events Technical Manager, delivering technical support for academic and professional programmes.

You will lead live event operations, manage technical staff, and ensure safety and compliance across performance spaces, with a focus on efficient delivery and high-quality customer service.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with lighting and sound systems, rigging and live performance operations.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements and compliance.
• Proven ability to supervise technical staff and coordinate across teams.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical operation within Performance facilities.
• Lead delivery of live events, performances and workshops.
• Maintain and secure technical equipment; manage inventory and budgets as applicable.
• Act as Duty Manager for public concerts and events as required.
• Liaise with Head of Live Event Production on staffing and equipment budgets.

Skills

Lighting systems

Sound systems

Rigging

Stage operations

Health & Safety

Staff supervision

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Leeds Conservatoire seeks an experienced live events professional to join the Events Production Team as Events Technical Manager, delivering technical support for academic and professional programmes.

You will lead live event operations, manage technical staff, and ensure safety and compliance across performance spaces, with a focus on efficient delivery and high-quality customer service.